Ribbed Canopy Box Wall Light, Metal and Acrylic Outdoor Sconce

Modern exteriors are full of long, clean surfaces: board siding, dark cladding, smooth render. They look sharp by day and can look blank at night. A tall light with texture gives those walls a warm focal point without breaking the clean lines.

The Ribbed Canopy Box Wall Light is a black metal frame with a flat canopy top, holding a tall box of ribbed acrylic lit by an integrated LED in warm white 3000K. It comes in three heights, 20.1, 26.8 and 47.2 inches, each 7.1 inches wide and 7.7 inches from the wall. Choose hardwired, 110V to 220V, or solar on the 20.1 and 26.8 inch heights. It is rated IP65 for rain and dust.

What makes the ribbed box light stand out

The ribbed diffuser is the signature. Fine vertical ribs break the LED into soft lines of light, so the box glows with depth and texture rather than as a flat panel.

The canopy gives it a crisp outline. A flat roof overhangs the diffuser, shelters it from rain and gives the fixture a clean, architectural silhouette in daylight.

Light spills onto the wall. The sides of the box glow as well as the front, so the wall on either side picks up a warm wash that makes siding and cladding look richer.

The power choice adds flexibility. Hardwired gives steady light from a wall switch, and the solar version on the shorter heights lets you light a wall where no wiring runs.

The three heights cover a lot of ground, from a single door to a tall facade feature at 47.2 inches.

Where it looks best, around the house

• Beside the front door. A pair of ribbed boxes frames the entry.
• Board and batten siding. The vertical ribs echo the lines of the boards.
• Garage walls. Tall boxes on each side mark the drive.
• Fences and garden walls. The solar version lights walls with no wiring.
• Covered patios. A warm, textured glow beside seating.

It suits modern, modern farmhouse and Scandinavian inspired homes, and it looks especially good on dark cladding and vertical siding.

Choosing the size and placement

The 20.1 inch height suits a standard single door or a patio wall. The 26.8 inch height suits a taller door or a garage. The 47.2 inch height is a statement for a large facade or a double entry, and it is hardwired only.

If you choose solar, pick a wall that gets direct sun for much of the day so the light charges well.

A few guidelines help:

• A box roughly a quarter to a third of the door height looks balanced.
• Use a pair on either side of the door for a symmetrical entry.
• Hardwired: plan the wiring with an electrician before the wall is finished.
• Solar: mount where the panel gets direct sun.

All required mounting hardware and instructions are included. Hardwired versions mount to a standard outdoor junction box, and solar versions need no wiring.

Layering it with other lighting

A tall ribbed light is the texture layer of outdoor lighting. Pair it with path lights along the walk, and browse the outdoor solar wall lights collection for more fixtures that need no wiring.

Keep the light warm across the facade. Warm white boxes look best with warm path and garden lights, so the front of the house reads as one scene.

Echo the vertical lines. Slatted fences, vertical siding and tall grasses repeat the rhythm of the ribs.

Looking after it is easy. Switch off a hardwired light and let it cool, then wipe the metal and acrylic with a soft, dry cloth and dry the frame. On the solar version, wipe the panel now and then so it charges well. Avoid abrasive cleaners on the acrylic.

Is the ribbed box light right for your space?

This light is a strong fit if you:

• Want a tall, textured light for a modern exterior.
• Like the look of ribbed diffusers and a flat canopy.
• Need a solar option for a wall with no wiring.
• Want a height for a single door or a large facade.

It may not suit a traditional home that calls for a classic lantern, or a shaded wall if you plan to use the solar version.

Every order ships free across the US. This piece is made to order, crafted for you and delivered in about 3 to 4 weeks. Unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery, and questions about sizes are answered at info@norafurnish.com.